Modern SocietyAreas of interest in the modern political, legal, economic, and technological worlds, where such items bear directly on the living history community Study Warns: Over-Hydration Can Kill
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2005-04-18 09:35
A study published in a recent edition of The New England Journal of Medicine warns athletes and runners that vast amounts of water or sports drinks can be lethal.
Girl Scout Father-Daughter Dance features demo by Shire of Quintavia
Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2005-04-15 18:43
The Shire of Quintavia, located in modern-day Worcester, Massachusetts (USA) and vicinity, offered a demo as part of the local Girl Scouts' Father-Daughter Dance night. Holly Fiore, reporting for the Westborough News, offers a detailed recounting of the evening's festivities.
Viking Re-enactors to Train in Missouri
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005-04-14 17:34
The Norsa and the Vikings-na reenactors are sponsoring a training session in June that will be open to all, veterans and newcomers alike, to learn about Viking Age re-enactment.
IC Wales: Shopowner Blasts Teens with Medieval Music
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2005-04-13 14:23
A Welsh shopowner has found a novel way to deal with rowdy teenagers: he bombards them with medieval music.
Passports to be Required for U.S. Citizens to Re-enter Country
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2005-04-13 11:16
By 2008, citizens of the United States will be required to have a passport to re-enter the United States from Canada and Mexico.
June Training Event
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2005-04-12 12:20
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SCAtoday.net feed available from LiveJournal
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2005-04-12 10:21
Someone has created a user account on LiveJournal™ to syndicate the SCAtoday.net newsfeed. If you have a personal blog on LiveJournal, you can add this user to your "friends" list to show SCAtoday.net's news on your LiveJournal page.
Eastrealmer Challenges SCAdians to Support Their Libraries
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2005-04-11 14:45
Metressa Jadwiga Zajaczkowa, a librarian in the modern world, offers a challenge to SCAdians during National Library Week.
"Kingdom of Heaven" Sparks Copyright Controversy
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2005-04-11 10:58
Kingdom of Heaven, the historical epic about the Third Crusade scheduled to be released this spring, is the subject of a copyright controversy in which author James Reston Jr. accused film director Ridley Scott of stealing his research.
East Kingdom Man Recognized by National Honor Society
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005-04-09 09:31
East Kingdom resident Master Liam St. Liam was recently named the National Honor Society Advisor of the Year for the State of Massachusetts.
Help Wanted: Friendly Vikings
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2005-04-08 18:30
The Midgard Historical Center in Vestfold County, Norway, is seeking a few good Vikings to interact with visitors and create an authentic atmosphere.
Calontiri Continue to Rotate In and Out of War Zones
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2005-04-06 13:20
Jenna of SouthWind reports on citizens of the Kingdom of Calontir serving in the military in Iraq.
SCA Rattan “Walking Stick
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2005-04-06 11:15
Jenna of SouthWind reports on some of the challenges faced by those serving in the military abroad, including the shipment of rattan in a care package.
How Good of a Viking Are You?
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005-04-03 12:41
Would you have been a good Viking? Test your skills in an online game from the BBC.
Man Killed in Explosion at Duct Tape Factory
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005-04-03 09:53
An explosion at the Intertapes Polymer Group duct tape factory in Columbia, South Carolina, killed one employee and shook houses a mile away.
Society Seneschal capitulates on FOIA at last
Submitted by Justin on Sat, 2005-04-02 12:45
Remember that article we published on April 1 about the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request being "stalled" by the Society Seneschal? The document has at last been declassified, by executive decree.
"Conquerors" Features SCA Members
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2005-04-01 14:19
Several SCA members from the west coast of the United States were prominently featured in The Conquerors, a new program which premiered on the History Channel in March 2005.
Midsummer Twilight Tourney: an Event in Reverse
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005-03-31 15:33
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Arizona Republic: Teachers Preach Value of Learning Latin
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005-03-31 11:45
Arizona teachers lobby for the teaching of Latin as a way to expose children to ancient culture, improve test scores and help kids get into college.
Sale of imaginary sword leads to murder in the real world
Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2005-03-30 13:03
File this in the category of the strange and unusual: An Internet gamer from Shanghai, China, has allegedly murdered a competitor for selling a sword that existed only in the game to someone else for real money.
A Child is Born in Lochac
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2005-03-29 20:05
Lord Kaspar von Helmenstedt & Eleyne de Comnocke (aka Nick and Clare Baldock) have announced the birth of their son Cameron Arthur Baldock on March 22, 2005.
MC busts some Chaucer at Oakland high school
Submitted by Karen on Mon, 2005-03-28 08:34
Students at a high school in Oakland, California, attended a performance of "The Rap Canterbury Tales" by Dirk "Baba" Brinkman, a "hip-hop Chaucer rapper."
Which Monty Python Character are You?
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005-03-26 13:23
In celebration of the Broadway premiere of Spamalot, Entertainment Weekly has posted a trivia quiz to determine which Monty Python character you most closely resemble.
Villagers Save Historic Medieval Church
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005-03-26 08:40
All Saints' Church in Beckingham, England has been saved thanks to community efforts which secured a grant from English Heritage.
Spamalot Debuts to Rave Reviews
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2005-03-25 13:05
The new musical, based on Monty Python and the Holy Grail, has finally debuted on Broadway, to rave reviews.
New List Discusses Canadian SCA Incorporation
Submitted by nicolaa on Fri, 2005-03-25 08:10
A new Yahoo! Groups discussion list has been started to investigate the issues surrounding the possible formation of a Canadian SCA Corporation.
Peep Jousting 101
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005-03-24 17:43
Looking for activities to liven up your Easter celebration? Consider Peep Jousting!
Noble deeds from the Barony of “Shorn
Submitted by Katharine on Thu, 2005-03-24 12:01
The Baron and Baroness of Sun Dragon, along with 24 others, celebrated the last court of Their Excellencies by donating their hair to help children whose hair has been lost due to illness.
Gun Control Leads South Africans to Medieval Methods of Protection
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2005-03-23 17:36
Tighter gun control laws in South Africa are causing more and more South Africans to purchase medieval weapons for their own protection.
German club in Pittsburgh recreates authentic Schlachtfest
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2005-03-22 12:48
Marlene Parrish, reporting for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, describes how the 150-year-old Teutonia Mannerchor club performs an authentic Schlachtfest (Slaughter Festival) on the north side of Pittsburgh.
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